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Page 1 of 18 Last Updated 4 June 2020
Construction Projects in the Townsville and North West Queensland Region
This information has been gathered by Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA) based on information sourced from a variety of organisations’ publications including the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline
Report, 2020 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report, Construction Skills Queensland Knowledge Centre and Townsville Enterprise: Opportunity Townsville North Queensland – Edition 04 . We note that project information is frequently changing,
and the following is only a guide to the civil and commercial construction projects in Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Mount Isa and Townsville Local Government Areas.
NOTE: This report has been prepared by Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA) to promote the pipeline of civil and commercial construction projects in Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Mount Isa and Townsville Local Government Areas. RDA accepts no
liability or responsibility whatsoever for or in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report.
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70 The Strand Lachlan Bell 3 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
✓
10
Seven-storey apartment block (12 units) and a two-storey food and drink outlet. Commencing Q2 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/70-the-strand-development-to-go-ahead-after-townsville-city-council-ceo-gives-approval/news-story/23d1905d1ffcc0dd22b7c04860684541
Abbot Point Coal Terminal O Project
Adani 1500 Mackay Whitsundays
Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ 714 New standalone port facility to export up to 70 Mtpa of coal from Carmichael Coal Mine in Galilee Basin https://www.adaniaustralia.com/projects-businesses
Adani Carmichael Rail Network
Adani 350 Townsville Committed ✓ 1500
Workforce to be based out of Townsville and Rockhampton. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/bmd-awarded-350m-adani-contract/news-story/a40279bc73d8cd6f412b9e0220766c75 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/australian-company-awarded-220m-critical-adani-rail-contract/news-story/b0058f2da5c422f7eaa7501fcdb5194b
Agripower Amorphous Silica – Fertiliser Processing Plant
Agripower Australia Ltd
663 Charters Towers
Prospective ✓ ✓ 490
Agripower expects to produce one million tonnes of fertiliser from the new facility, to be exported to the world – and to do that with a project life of up to 200 years. http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/5/23/new-nq-fertiliser-mine-could-have-200year-life
Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project
Centrex Metals 58 Mount Isa Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
The Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project (“Ardmore”) is located south of Mt Isa in North West Queensland. The project is linked to the Port of Townsville via an existing rail line. http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/ardmore/
Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre - Lavarack Barracks
Department of Defence
40 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
✓ 3 storey simulator facility, construction expected to commence September to mid-2022.
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Australia- Singapore Military Training Initiative
Department of Defence
2300 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Construction of a Military Training Facility. Commencing Q4 2022 to 2028 The $2.25 billion Australia Singapore Military Training Initiative will see an estimated $36.2 million spent in Townsville every year throughout its life and will involve about 14,000 Singaporean soldiers training for 14 weeks a year for 25 years. Laing O’Rourke was awarded the $800 million managing contract for Shoalwater Bay. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/businesses-urged-to-tender-for-lucrative-defence-deals/news-story/291d1c3c4737176c7441138c072b3498 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/nq-businesses-wanted-for-225-billion-defence-deal/news-story/e351290332fe09c34c6409c7f83577a6 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/three-major-contractors-shortlisted-for-joint-australiansingapore-military-training-facility/news-story/28f601f14afa99a00389208798bcd2d1
Australian Taxation Office Federal Government
12.5 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Ayr Showgrounds Burdekin Shire Council
5 Townsville Planned ✓
Upgrade of the Ayr Showgrounds including Covered Grandstand and Amenities Block
Battery Processing Facility Imperium3 Consortium/ Magnis
2000 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
Two Townsville-based firms have joined the project team to build the lithium-ion battery plant proposed for the city. GHD and Douglas Partners are now engaged through the Imperium3 consortium to build the $2 billion battery plant, which would position Townsville as an international and national leader in advanced manufacturing. 18 GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant will be built in Townsville over 3 years, 6 GWh stages with a net present value of $2.55 billion and estimated 21% internal rate of return. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/townsville-battery-plant-moving-forward-after-council-meetings/news-story/9ffd828faf48d6d0c20cfef208999bd0 https://www.pv-magazine.com/2019/10/03/australias-townsville-battery-gigafactory-reaches-new-milestone/
Black Rock Cave Glencore 400 Mount Isa Under Construction
✓
Black Rock further develops the existing copper resource at Mount Isa Mines, using sub-level caving to improve the economic viability of extracting ore from the existing ore-body. https://pybar.com.au/pybar-awarded-underground-contract-at-mount-isa-mines-black-rock-cave-project/#:~:text=PYBAR%20awarded%20underground%20contract%20at%20Mount%20Isa%20Mines'%20Black%20Rock%20Cave%20project,-May%202%2C%202018&text=PYBAR%20will%20complete%20underground%20decline,on%20site%20at%20peak%20production.
Blackview Avenue Subdivision
Townsville Earthmoving
2 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓
Bruce Highway – Ingham to Cardwell Range Deviation
Qld Government & Federal Government
460 Townsville Prospective
✓
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Bruce Highway – Sarina to Cairns – Haughton River & Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade
Qld Government & Federal Government
515 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
Bruce Highway - Haughton River and Pink Lily Lagoon Upgrade. Program of safety and flood immunity upgrades on the Bruce Highway at Giru, including wider and higher-level bridges, reconfigured intersections and 13.5km of upgraded highway pavement across the Haughton River Floodplain. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/H/Haughton-River-Floodplain-Upgrade-Project-Bruce-Highway-Horseshoe-Lagoon-Palm-Creek
Bruce Highway – Sarina to Cairns – Saltwater Creek Upgrade
Federal Government
103 Townsville Announced ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 280
Construct a high-level bridge and approaches on a new alignment at Saltwater Creek crossing and a new bridge and approaches to Deadman’s Gully on a new alignment. Upgrade four existing floodway sections north of Saltwater Creek between Maryborough and Torbanlea to improve flood immunity. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=091547-16QLD-NP https://www.ccfqld.com/saltwater-creek-upgrade-project/
Bruce Highway – Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade
Qld Government & Federal Government
107 Townsville Announced ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
This project involves the upgrade of 5.2km of the Bruce Highway between the Veales Road intersection to Pope Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning phase that will determine the project's full scope for delivery. https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=061469-15QLD-NP
Bruce Highway (Townsville to Ingham) Hecths Road-Easter Creek
Qld Government
15 Hinchinbrook Committed ✓ ✓
Burdekin Falls – hydro-electric power station (50MW)
Stanwell 200 Burdekin Prospective ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
206
Construction of a 30 - 50 MW hydro-electric power station to commence Q2 2020 to Q3 2021. Reported to be on hold TSV Bulletin 6 Feb 2020 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/opinion/decision-on-hydro-overdue/news-story/f91d704b9f7691913769b86ac786183e
Burdekin Falls Dam – Saddle Dam and Monolith Improvement
Sunwater 330 Burdekin Announced ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓
250
A key project in Sunwater’s Dam Improvement Program. It will ensure the long-term viability of the dam by bringing its infrastructure into line with the safety requirements set out in the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 (Qld). Improvement works include strengthening of the left spillway abutment, installing post-tensioned anchors to the dam’s main spillway and abutments, and installing anchor bars at the downstream end of the spillway. https://www.sunwater.com.au/projects/burdekin-falls-dam-improvement-project/
Burdekin Solar Farm
220 Burdekin Committed ✓
Construction of a 75MW Solar Farm (72 Cell Panels). Start Q1 2020.
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Calcium Cattle Holding Facility
Woodstock Pastoral Services
Approved
The project has the capacity to accommodate 20,000 head of cattle. It is expected to directly generate up to 10 full-time jobs on-site once fully operational and will indirectly support many more in the beef farming and related industries. The facility will be developed in four stages between 2020 and 2029, and will consist of sheltered cattle receiving and handling yards, holding pens, a workshop and hardstand area, feed shed, offices and a weighbridge. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/approved-live-cattle-holding-yard-to-create-10-jobs/news-story/080d33b27a5e5e69bc85fd70358715d4
Calvary Christian College 1 Townsville Committed ✓
✓
Classroom block for school - alterations and additions.
Cannington Expansion BHP Billiton 400 Mount Isa Credibly Proposed
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Carlyle Gardens Carlyle Gardens 85 Townsville Under Construction
✓
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Expansion of Existing Retirement Village (additional 344 Homes and 66 Units).
Century Mine Project New Century Resources
113 Mount Isa/ Burke
Under Construction
✓ 69
Located at Lawn Hill, 250km north-west of Mount Isa in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria, the Century mine began open-pit production in 1999. During its 16 years of operation, Century was one of the largest zinc mines in the world, producing and processing an average of 475,00tpa zinc concentrate and 50,000tpa lead concentrates at Lawn Hill. The product was transferred in slurry form via a 304km underground pipeline to Century’s Port facility at Karumba for shipping to smelters in Australia, Europe and Asia. https://www.newcenturyresources.com/century-mine-project/
CH2 Warehouse Mount Louisa
2 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓
✓
Warehouse - Single Storey. Commencing Q2 2020 to Q4 2020. https://app.estimateone.com/s/lanskey-qld/stage/201576
Charters Towers Citigold Corporation
246 Charters Towers
Prospective ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
Charters Towers Stock Feed Processing Facility
60 Charters Towers
Planned ✓
111 Project to end Q4 2020.
City Land and City Arcade Redevelopment
Townsville City Council
60 Townsville Under Construction
✓
✓ 31
Redevelopment of the shopping centre. Expected completion Q1 2020.
Cloncurry Copper Project (Roseby Copper/Little Eva/Eva)
Altona Resources
320 Cloncurry Possible ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
395 Open Cut Mine - Iron-Oxide Copper Gold
Cloncurry Rail Loading Facility
Grand Central Industries Holdings
31 Cloncurry Planned ✓ ✓
✓ 12
Multi-user loading facility to continue the link between the north west and Townsville. https://www.i-q.net.au/main/construction-nears-for-31m-freight-terminal-project
Clyde Park Project
750 Townsville Possible ✓
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CopperString 2.0 Transmission Line
CopperString 1800 Mount Isa Planned ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
800
The CopperString transmission line will link the North West Minerals Province’s isolated electricity network into the National Electricity Market (NEM) and deliver lower electricity prices for those critical businesses. The closing date for the submission of proposals in response to the RFP is 1 July 2020. CopperString is preparing an environmental-impact statement to submit to the State Government, while expressions of interest in the project’s engineering, procurement and construction close on March 13. http://copperstring2.com.au/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-injects-148m-into-copperstring-20-to-help-with-preconstruction-works/news-story/968c07a95e2693806e6cde4601243d27 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-seek-contractor-for-15b-nq-power-project/news-story/5e3309e3a86e54c4a8ed3f8d80e9c7df https://reneweconomy.com.au/copperstring-could-unlock-wind-and-solar-and-huge-minerals-province-89804/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/current-projects/copperstring-project.html
Cosgrove master Planned Community
Parkside Developments
250 Mount Louisa Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 537
2,100 lot residential development including retail, business and park facilities as well as a school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04)
DriveIt NQ DriveIt NQ 18.5 Townsville Under Construction
✓
✓ 50
The DriveIt NQ proposal is seeking a $18.5M commitment toward the establishment of a state-of-the-art driver education and training facility at Calcium near Townsville. The precinct will address a critical need to support driver education and motorsport in Townsville, generating significant economic and community benefits. The proposed upgraded motorsports facility at Charters Towers, together with a new Driver Education and Motorsport Precinct for Townsville, will enhance Townsville’s profile as a motorsport events destination. BMD North Queensland construction manager Michael Peterson met with DriveIt NQ chairman Greg Fitzgerald at the site on 15 May 2020 to sign the $2.6 million contract to build access roads and the skid pan for a driver education program. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/driveit-facility-to-inject-14bn-into-townsvilles-economy/news-story/56545c5250bcef2d4bf3bc34901e98c7
Elliot Springs - Masterplan Lendlease 4700 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
Masterplan community up to 15,000 residential lots. https://communities.lendlease.com/queensland/elliot-springs/
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Eva Copper Project 600 Cloncurry Under Construction
269
Mine - Iron-Oxide Copper Gold, Gold, Lead, Silver and Zinc https://www.i-q.net.au/main/eva-copper-study-due-out-within-weeks https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6779961/copper-mountain-bullish-about-eva-project/
Export Distribution Centre Proposed ✓
Townsville applied for an Export Distribution Centre grant (valued at $10M) to assist in building the airfreight opportunities available in the region. Harbourside Coldstores has applied for the development of an Export Distribution Centre to be based in Townsville. Currently, products grown in North Queensland are harvested, aggregated and transported out of the region (primarily towards Brisbane) for accumulation and sale into the domestic market or prepared for export. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04)
Gardens Hills Units - Belgian Gardens
Ash Agaibey 10 Townsville Committed ✓
✓
12
Construction of units (22) and medical centre. Project end date Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/new-belgian-gardens-development-to-inject-10-million-in-townsville-economy/news-story/ec7edc273d18af7285dcc8345233a899
Glencore Office Refurbishment
Glencore 2.5 Mount Isa Committed ✓ ✓
Refurbishment of existing office.
Gorge Weir to Byerwen Coal Project Pipeline project (110km)
QCoal 240 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓
Sourcing and delivery of water for the project from a pipeline system that connects the project to the Burdekin water supply scheme at Gorge Weir and which traverses the western side of the project area. http://eisdocs.dsdip.qld.gov.au/Byerwen%20Coal/EIS/EIS%2026May13/05-project-location.pdf
Great Barrier Reef House Reef House Investment Group
30 Townsville Proposed
Needs the commitment from the leading marine science agencies, the waterfront project would proceed, possibly in 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-developer-reveals-plans-for-30m-reef-offices-project/news-story/908bf66c99a6a531409feaf0ba1e9da
Greater Ascot Residential Development
Parkside Developments
210 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 451
2,000 lot residential development in northern suburbs of Townsville, with a town centre and school. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04)
Guthalungra Aquaculture Facility
Pacific Reef Fisheries
100 Mackay Whitsundays
Committed ✓ ✓
✓
Construction of a new 259 ha aquaculture facility http://pacificreef.com.au/guthalungra/ http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/guthalungra-aquaculture.html
Haughton Channel Capacity Upgrade
QLD Government
90 Townsville Prospective ✓ ✓
✓
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Haughton Pipeline Duplication – Stage 2
QLD Government
250 Townsville Announced ✓ ✓
✓
✓
76
The Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project (HPDP) involves the duplication of a fully functioning and sustainable 36.5km pipeline from the Haughton Pump Station to the Ross River Dam. A backup to the Ross River Dam, the HPDP will provide a bulk raw water supply link to the Burdekin Haughton Water Supply Scheme. The pipeline is capable of pumping raw water into the Ross River Dam to augment or “top up” water levels during periods of very low rainfall. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-and-projects/council-projects/haughton-pipeline-duplication-project https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-city-council-calls-for-tenders-for-next-section-of-pipeline/news-story/5d4880b15f610bbab0393ae48e22711f
Hells Gate Dam 5400 Charters Towers
Possible ✓ ✓ ✓ 12647
Construction of a new 2110 GL dam. THE Hells Gates Dam could generate more than 12,000 jobs in its construction phase and contribute millions of dollars to the local economy, according to analysis of the multibillion-dollar project. A summary of the Hells Gates Irrigation Scheme feasibility study states project would generate about $1.2 billion in household income and create 12,647 full-time equivalent jobs during construction. https://www.hellsgatesproject.com.au/ https://www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au/key-projects/hells-gate-dam-project/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/12000-job-hopes-in-hells-gates-irrigation-scheme/news-story/d1f99b9d295b608d33cc74833a04ecf9
Herveys Range Development Road
Townsville City Council/Qld Gov
8.9 Townsville Committed 14 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/state-government-to-fund-widening-of-townsville-region-road/news-story/27b33e8a867369e2aa8493261c56467d
Hinchinbrook Shire Council DFRA Program
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
2 Hinchinbrook Committed ✓ ✓
https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/procurement-and-tenders/current-procurement-and-tender-opportunities/
Hughenden Showgrounds and Aquatic Centre Masterplan
Flinders Shire Council
2 Flinders Possible ✓
Construction of Aquatic Centre, Showgrounds and Racecourse http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Showgrounds%20-%20Mater%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/documents/44837427/44964502/Hughenden%20Memorial%20Aquatic%20Centre%20%28Swimming%20Pool%29%20-%20Master%20Plan%20-%20November%202013.pdf
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Illich Park Detention Basin Townsville City Council
6 Townsville Under Construction
✓
Construction of a flood mitigating 65 litre detention basin https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/6m-illich-park-upgrade-to-fend-off-floodwaters-and-become-playing-ground-for-residents/news-story/91bdf32ffc3c676fffe0defbf9cac5c1
Ingham Bio-energy Project (110MW)
NQ Bio-Energy Corp
640 Townsville Credibly proposed
✓
Irrigated Agricultural Development Project
Flinders Shire Council
47 Flinders Possible ✓
77
Construction of Logistics Facility, Irrigation Networks and Power Supply Infrastructure https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6290517/state-approves-hughenden-15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development/ https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general/assessments-and-approvals/coordinated-projects/completed-projects/15-mile-irrigated-agricultural-development-project.html
James Cook University Townsville - Masterplan
James Cook University
1000 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓
Alterations & Additions to the University Campus. Commenced Q1 2019, anticipated End Q1 2035. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan
James Cook University Townsville - ongoing campus renewal
James Cook University
73 Townsville Planned
✓ 348
Adjacent to Technology Innovation Complex, planned to be ready for Semester 1 2022. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e
James Cook University Townsville - Student Accommodation
James Cook University
53 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓
✓ 348
Adjacent to Technology Innovation Complex, planned to be ready for Semester 1 2022. https://www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/townsville-campus-master-plan https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/james-cook-university-secures-46-million-naif-loan-to-build-7storey-student-housing-complex/news-story/8fa81a3c44ba2f0134a8d76c026905e0
James Cook University Townsville - Technology Innovation Complex
James Cook University
98 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ 270
JCU has announced the development of a state-of-the-art Technology Innovation Complex. This facility would boost enrolment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) higher education training for the next generation of employees and entrepreneurs. Creating 270 jobs during construction and operation, this development is part of the larger STEAM program promoting and educating the community through industry engagement, science and art activity development and school programs. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/jcu-seeks-contractor-for-landmark-technology-centre/news-story/6bf627f29223ac7d8808c1e9f8c2e869 https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/early-work-will-start-on-270-job-generating-project-next-year/news-story/090ffd30fd9b67d37a10748532e35504
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John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery
15 Cloncurry Planned ✓
The redevelopment would deliver interactive displays, a new cafe and would address compliance concerns. https://www.i-q.net.au/mount-isa/redevelopment-plans-for-john-flynn-place
Joint Health Command Centre
Department of Defence
11 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓ 100
Medical facilities expected completion Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e
Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project 250MW
Genex Power 700 Etheridge Committed ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ 500
Bulletin 31/03/20: finalised an energy supply agreement with EnergyAustralia Fed Govt’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility offering a concessional loan of up to $610M, Qld Gov committed $132M towards cost of transmission line needed for the project. 270km north of Townsville EOI for subcontractors and suppliers now available on website (01/04/2020) https://www.genexpower.com.au/250mw-kidston-pumped-storage-hydro-project.html https://www.mcconnelldowell.com/about-us/procurement https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/genex-finalises-power-supply-deal-for-700m-kidston-hydro-project/news-story/f3dab7f6cf5f477b1bbc43522d0a4945+AM51
Kidston Solar Project – Stage 2 (270 MW)
Genex Power 400 Etheridge Prospective ✓ ✓
✓
Kidston Stage 3 Wind Project 150MW
Genex 250 Etheridge Prospective ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Kidston Transmission Project
Genex/Powerlink
200 Etheridge Prospective ✓
✓
Land 4502 Additional Chinook Facilities
Federal Government
50 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓ 400
New facilities for the 5th Aviation Regiment’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters are under construction and include new aircraft shelters, a support resource, working accommodation and tarmac parking for three of the army choppers. The project is expected to be complete this year with around 400 workers directly participating in the construction of the new facilities. https://www.i-q.net.au/construction/lions-share-stays-local-as-raaf-base-job-progresses
Little Street Units - Belgian Gardens
Cable Property Developments
24 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
✓ 53
Construction of 30 Units across 3 Buildings. Project end date Q4 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-return-to-townsville-market-with-24m-unit-project/news-story/532758d404b7382d0edd8ce53abafe5b
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Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
Mackay Regional Council
1.2 Mackay Under Construction
✓ ✓ https://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/business/suppliers/tenders_and_purchasing
Majors Creek Solar Project 400MW
Edify Energy 500 Townsville Planned ✓
✓
✓ 400
Construction of a Solar Farm (200 MW). Commencing Q3 2020 to Q3 2021. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/wave-of-development-in-townsville-is-set-to-create-1500-jobs/news-story/cecaeca07c3e474c715c53870081fc7e
Marina Residences Maidment Group
50 Townsville Planned ✓
74
Construction of Apartments (16) and Townhouses (11). Commencing Q2 2020 to Q1 2021. Colliers International Townsville agent Neville Smith helped negotiate the sale of the land https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/developers-say-marina-residences-will-be-best-townsville-has-seen/news-story/859b7e26a932ef64cb2f4b8f29591c69
Mount Isa Electrical Works for Government Sites
0.9 Mount Isa Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ Maintenance Services for Government Sites
Mount Isa Family Fun Park Upgrade
Mount Isa City Council
51 Mount Isa Committed ✓
The Mount Isa Family Fun Park and surrounds will be significantly upgraded in a $5.1 million project jointly funded by the Queensland Government's Building our Regions program and Council. Stage 2 Redevelopment project of the Family Fun Precinct - which comprises the Family Fun Park, Mount Isa Skate Park and Splashez Aquatic Centre - will improve its usability, functionality and appeal. https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6770772/51m-upgrade-for-mount-isa-family-fun-park/
Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor Upgrade (incl. Yeppoon Road Duplication)
Qld Government & Fed Government
318 Mount Isa Announced ✓ ✓
✓
Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Upgrade
Queensland Rail 380 Mount Isa Credibly Proposed
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/upgrade-to-crucial-nq-rail-line-is-reaping-dividends-for-regional-towns/news-story/71eb387c0300fdd40b45de923d3da9a0
Mt Elliot - Swan Project Chinova 1800 Mount Isa Possible ✓
✓ ✓
Open Pit & Underground Mine - Copper/Gold
Mt Louisa Walking Track Townsville City Council
1 Townsville Committed ✓
Part of the Townsville 2020 Masterplan. 1.8km track from end of Bayswater Rd up towards summit of Mt Louisa. It will have 2 viewing platforms. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/worldclass-mount-louisa-walking-trail-to-open-in-july-townsville-city-council/news-story/18eb9f07f1e0317fc6a650efe211e44e
Mt Low Masterplan 450 Townsville Planned ✓
870 Master planned Community.
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North Queensland Bio Energy – Ethanol Plant
North Queensland Bio Energy
640 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
North Queensland Country Club Resort and Equestrian Centre
Landmark Projects
1000 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓
✓
300
The 440-hectare North Queensland Country Club Resort, to be set in 1000 hectares of private land at Toolakea, will feature 2800 rooms, a country club and an Olympic-standard equestrian centre. It hopes to create 300 direct construction jobs over 25 years and directly employ 3750 people and give the local tourism economy an annual $360 million boost. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/north-queensland-country-club-resort-proposal-near-townsville-moving-forward/news-story/79b68a06dbb75e41fa9c2351c967540a
North Queensland Cowboys Centre of Excellence
North Queensland Toyota Cowboys
50 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓
✓
213
NAIF - Multi-sport training spaces, sports medical and allied health service and community spaces. Commencing Q2 2020. https://naif.gov.au/case-studies/cowboys-community-training-and-high-performance-centre/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/cowboys-40m-high-performance-centre-is-set-for-early-2021-completion/news-story/1edb05c369d144a10eb8a58c75ce09a7 https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2019/11/12/naif-funding-for-cowboys-community-centre-meets-milestone/
North Rail Yards (Townsville Technology Precinct)
Townsville City Council
50 Townsville Planned ✓
Community Precinct. Expected completion Q4 2020. The North Rail Yards, at the western end of Flinders St, will be turned into the Townsville Technology Precinct, focused on the “emerging software development industry”. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-and-publications/media-releases/2019/january/north-rail-yards-redevelopment-on-the-right-track https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/north-rail-yards-to-become-townsville-technology-precinct/news-story/e948d8a9858527d0b02756b373841939
Oasis Hub Department of Defence
11.1 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓ 450
The Oasis Townsville will provide a one-stop shop for veterans and their families to access assistance from government, health services, ex-service organisations (ESOs) and community groups. It will significantly expand and enhance the existing range of services it already offers. The major building works for the project include a partial demolition of the existing building, refurbishment of the remaining half of the building, construction of an indoor/outdoor café, five smaller buildings and other external works. http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/5/14/new-facility-for-the-oasis-townsville-one-step-closer-to-completion https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/tender-packages-to-be-released-this-week-for-construction-of-the-oasis-townsville/news-story/2f5c145e3095c8059aaa9bb13ecfb8ff https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/defence/hundreds-of-local-jobs-up-for-grabs-to-build-oasis/news-story/5f46726ef425709c89809d29cc001287
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Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail
Townsville City Council
6 Townsville Planned ✓
Biking Trail.
Pentland Bioenergy Renewable Developments Australia
564 Charters Towers
Committed ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
500
The Pentland Bio Energy project involves the construction of a purpose-built, fully integrated, energy self-sufficient bio-ethanol production facility on 66,152 hectares of land at Pentland (50 km south-west of Charters Towers). https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/biofuel-project-to-bring-jobs-boom-to-north-queens/3333838/
Pinnacles Satellite City Development - Masterplan
EJ Cooper & Son 2000 Townsville Possible ✓
9910
Master planned Community including Lavarack Barracks, 5,100 dwellings, town centre and industrial precinct. To commence Q1 2020. https://www.celestino.net.au/pinnacles/residential
Port Carpentaria Railway Carpentaria Rail 1500 Mount Isa/ Cloncurry
Planned ✓
The Port Carpentaria Railway is a $1.5B project aimed at increasing export productivity and lowering export costs from the North West minerals province in an increasingly competitive global market. Carpentaria Rail is an alliance between the local aboriginal native title owners and MIEPCO Pty Ltd. As part of the project the company will undertake an extensive ongoing indigenous training and employment program. MIEPCO is undertaking design and feasibility evaluation works to get the project “shovel ready” prior to seeking major project investment. http://www.carpentariarail.com/
Proserpine Entertainment Centre
Whitsunday Regional Council
10 Whitsundays committed ✓ ✓
https://www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au/683/Proserpine-Entertainment-Centre
RAAF Health Care Facility Department of Defence
11 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
The facility will include primary care including mental health and rehabilitation, inpatient unit, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dental, general support, external works, airfield response and deployable health accommodation for No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron. https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/key-enablers/5312-st-hillier-s-property-secures-contract-for-construction-of-townsville-adf-health-centre
Ravenswood Extension Project
Resolute Mining 200 Charters Towers
Possible ✓ ✓
✓
The Ravenswood Expansion Project is expected to extend the life of gold mining in the region by 10-15 years as well as employ up to 350 people, with 99 per cent of the workforce to be hired locally. The company currently held 1600km of exploration tenements in and around the Ravenswood area which had a “very high gold endowment”. They would also be creating a new tailings facility capable of holding more than 100 million tones of tailings, and the processing plant is expected to go from five million tonnes annually to more than seven million tonnes. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/regional/charters-towers/ravenswood-mine-expansion-will-see-more-jobs-for-locals/news-story/ddf154fb9aeb3e2b8066b1597bccc804
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Reef HQ Aquarium Federal Government
26.9 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
Upgrade of the coral reef exhibit and turtle hospital. The world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, is due to undergo a four-year Federal Government-funded $26.9 million upgrade from mid-2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/queensland/reef-hq-in-a-critical-state-of-disrepair-will-shut-for-12-months-for-269-million-upgrade/news-story/c4a7900ded258803e48d4b63831cacd5
Riversleigh Fossil Centre Revitalisation
Mount Isa City Council
1.4 Mount Isa Under Construction
✓
✓
Riversleigh Fossil Centre at Outback at Isa is one step closer to revitalisation as planning ramps up and works begin. The $1.44 million project, 75 per cent of which is funded by the Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games as part of the “Outback Tourism Infrastructure Fund” will be a boost to tourism in Mount Isa. https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/news/article/6/riversleigh-fossil-centre-revitalisation-project-update
Riverway Plaza Geon Property 33 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
Shopping centre redevelopment. https://geonproperty.com.au/project/riverway-plaza/
Rollingstone Solar Farm ESCO Pacific 210 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ Construction of a 110MW Solar Farm (400,000 Panels). Project to end Q1 2021.
Roseby Project Universal Resources
164 Cloncurry Planned ✓
282
The project is located in north-west Queensland approximately 65 kilometres (km) north-west of Cloncurry and 90 km north-east of Mount Isa wholly within the Cloncurry Shire. https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/eis-process/projects/completed/roseby-copper-project
Royal Flying Doctor Service funding not secured
2 Townsville Possible ✓
100
Aeromedical Facility - Expansion Applying for BBRF for funding- waiting for outcomes https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/news/flying-doctor-reveals-townsville-expansion-plans/ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/rfds-ready-to-expand-after-reaching-capacity/news-story/3476fd2efb3305d82c6226c89466605f
Saint Elmo Vanadium Project
Multicom Resources
30 Mount Isa Planned ✓
Open-cut vanadium pentoxide mine. Estimated production of 10,000 tpa with a mine life of 30 years. https://www.mcres.com.au/saint-elmo-project https://www.northweststar.com.au/story/6539191/st-elmo-vanadium-gets-major-project-status/
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Salvation Army: Townsville Recovery Services Centre
Salvation Army 1 Townsville Committed ✓
Assessment Centre For Rehabilitation Facility - Single Storey. Q1 2020 to Q2 2020.
Sanctum Residential Development
Maidment Development Group
200 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 430
Master planned estate with associated community infrastructure. Totalling 1,300 lots, with 700 completed. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.maidment.com.au/sanctum/
Sarina State High School Performing Arts & Sports Centre
Mackay Regional Council
11 Mackay Committed ✓ ✓
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/19/budget-delivers-more-than-40-million-for-schools-in-mackay-and-surrounds
Sarsfield Resolute Mining 250 Townsville Prospective ✓
Saxby Project Strategic Energy Resources
30 Possible ✓
Historic drilling at Saxby includes high grade zones of 9m @ 11.27g/t Au and 8m @ 15.1 g/t Au. Strategic Energy Resources will perform further drilling to test continuity and extent. https://www.strategicenergy.com.au/projects/saxby/
SCONI (Norinco) Scandium Project
Metallica Minerals
1300 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 500
Sconi’s proposed development is based on three pits and a 2 million tonne-per-annum processing plant, with an 18-year mine life and average annual revenue from production estimated at $512 million. Projected to be completed Q4 2023. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/life-of-greenvale-battery-metals-project-extended-to-30-years/news-story/f1b51735c6b11e15fdfca5b7b7289c8c
Sea View Hotel Paul Irvin Hotel Group
8 Townsville Under Construction
✓
Rejuvenation of internal areas, redevelopment of new gaming room, renovation of beer garden, restoration of former public bar, relocation of bottle shop. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville/public-bar-of-townsvilles-seaview-hotel-will-be-restored/news-story/7d40c283e712cabcce4f318f30d41b4b
South Beach 5 Townsville Planned ✓
20 Construction of apartments (40) and restaurant complex.
Southern Suburbs New Sewer
Townsville City Council
23 Townsville Committed ✓ 20
Cost: Stage 1 – $10m, Stage 2 – $13m Tender: Stage 1 – Newlands, Stage 2 – BMD The new Southern Suburbs Rising Main will reduce pressure on sewerage and cater for growth. Stage 2 of these works will link the pump in Yolanda Drive, Annandale by installing an 11.15km pipeline. The project was expected to create 20 local jobs. The Queensland Government provided $5 million towards the project.
St Francis School Catholic Education
2 Burdekin Committed ✓
St Patrick's College St Patrick's College
15 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
Performing arts, library and learning facility.
Steam Hub 80 Townsville Planned ✓
Alterations & Additions to the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics precinct.
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Strand Lagoon Townsville City Council
85 Townsville Possible ✓ ✓
The ‘Townsville 2020’ Master Plan identified that safe all-year round water-based activities located on the Strand would redefine and enhance the city and provide a definitive local, domestic tourist attraction and statement. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) The prospective lagoon will cover a total area of 10.5 hectares, and it will offer a wide variety of leisure activities and water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. On hold https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-mayor-says-strand-turtles-must-be-preserved/news-story/acb0f952427952f5641b577bb3a60810
Stuart Cell 3A - new landfill cell
Townsville City Council
5 Townsville Under Construction
✓
The Stuart Landfill Cell 3A project is located at Council’s Stuart Landfill facility south of Townsville adjacent the Bruce Highway, off Vantassel Street. Valued at $4.7M, the project is required to provide the facility with additional landfill capacity to meet the needs of the city. http://www.mendi.com.au/project/stuart-landfill-cell-3a/
Sun metals Zinc Refinery Stage 2
Sun Metals 300 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 374
Zinc Refinery Expansion. "The expansion would … mean an additional $300 million invested in Townsville and is expected to support up to 827 construction jobs during peak construction, also with significant increase in permanent workers at the refinery and across Sun Metals. The expansion would also see an increase in economic activities for Townsville, with significant increase in Townsville Port activities, uplift for local suppliers and contractors and also, via use of new refining technology, reduced water usage and environmental footprint.” https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/premier-heading-overseas-to-talk-sun-metals-expansion/news-story/51932b47b76b8b568d15bc7627bc158d
Tec-NQ Student Accommodation
Tec-NQ 7 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Tec-NQ Beachside is a welcoming and nurturing boarding facility housing up to 33 boarders. The safe and secure facility is located in North Ward close to shops and The Strand in sunny, tropical Townsville. https://www.tecnq.com.au/accommodation
The Hive Gleeson Group 450 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
561
Mixed Use Development including residential, commercial and cultural precinct to include Concert Hall, Convention Centre, indigenous Art Gallery and performance space. https://www.thehivetownsville.com.au/
The Village Enviro Development Queensland
163 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 350
83ha residential development with plans for approximately 1,000 homes. Stages 1–6 and 10 completed. Stage 7 and 12 commenced. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04) https://www.thevillagetownsville.com.au/
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Tobruk Memorial Baths Redevelopment
Townsville City Council
11.3 Townsville Under Construction
✓
✓
Restoration of the Tobruk Memorial Baths including new eight lane pool, new toddler pool and improved disability access. Commenced Aug 2019, due for completion in April 2020. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-and-projects/council-projects/tobruk-pool-redevelopment
Townsville Airport Redevelopment
Qld Airport Ltd 80 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ 207
Redevelopment of Townsville Airport. Excepted end date Q4 2023 Upgrade works would include refurbishment of the terminal, construction of a new terminal roof and new water fire and waste facilities. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/major-80-million-townsville-airport-redevelopment-hits-milestone-with-naif/news-story/a310afb00a706219b7c4afea17524cbb
Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor
TMR 700 Townsville Planned ✓
The TEARC project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line which would connect the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville through the Townsville State Development Area via a path parallel to the Port Access Road. The project is a proposed 8.3km rail freight line connecting the North Coast rail line directly into the Port of Townsville. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Townsville-Eastern-Access-Rail-Corridor.aspx
Townsville Flood Recovery 1500 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ 680 Q1 2019 to Q2 2021
Townsville Marine Tourism Precinct
Honeycomb property & Sealink
72 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓
Reclamation and development of approximately 34 hectares of land for marine-dependent industries. Project scheduled for 2020/2021, due to start May/June. On Hold** https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/townsville-marine-precinct.html https://www.ditid.qld.gov.au/our-work/attracting-tourism-fund/townsville-marine-tourism-precinct
Townsville Mater Hospital Carpark
Mater Townsville Committed ✓
400 space carpark. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/20m-naif-funding-to-fix-parking-woes-at-townsville-mater-private-hospital/news-story/ee94a5b403f4b04bafdc9c54b419296e
Townsville Mater NQ Specialist Centre
PDS Qld 25 Townsville Planned ✓ ✓ ✓
Mater Private Hospital Townsville has commenced delivery of a 10-year Master Plan to enhance the health care services for the communities of the North Queensland region. The construction of the specialist centre is scheduled to start in August. https://www.matertsv.org.au/page/about-us/our-story/hospital-redevelopment https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/healthy-interest-expressed-in-townsville-specialist-centre/news-story/850344b39065900f42f6cdac2328383b
Townsville Ore Processing Facility
Pure Minerals 416 Townsville Possible ✓
532
Refinery - Nickel sulphate, Cobalt sulphate, Hematite, Alumina, Magnesium Project scheduled for Q3 2020 to Q4 2025 https://www.pureminerals.com.au/qpm/
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Townsville Port Expansion Project
Qld Government
1600 Townsville Committed ✓ ✓
Expansion of the Port of Townsville to accommodate forecast growth in trade at the port and address current capacity constraints. Planned completion by Q4 2040. http://statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/assessments-and-approvals/townsville-port-expansion.html
Townsville Port Expansion Project – Channel Capacity Upgrade
Qld Government
193 Townsville Under Construction
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ 120
The Channel Upgrade will be delivered over a period of six years from 2018 to 2023. Under the delivery schedule, it will create 120 FTE jobs in Townsville during construction and support 245 Full Time Equivalent jobs in Queensland. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/channel-upgrade/project-schedule/
Townsville Port Expansion Project – Outer Harbour Expansion (berths 14+15)
Qld Government
200 Townsville Prospective ✓ ✓
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Townsville Port Freight Terminal
Qld Government
48 Townsville Committed ✓
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Open Cut Underground Mine - Thermal Coal. https://www.townsville-port.com.au/townsville-port-welcomes-pit-to-port-rail-freight-initiatives/ http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/9/mount-isa-line-plan-puts-north-west-minerals-freight-on-fast-track
Townsville Port upgrades Qld Government
Townsville Under Construction
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Berth 10: Design of the works is completed, and tenders have been called. Construction is scheduled to start early 2020. Berth 4 and cargo terminal: Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by end of 2020. Truck staging area: Design of the works is expected to be completed in 2019 with construction scheduled to start early 2020. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsville-port-to-extend-car-carrier-berth-for-larger-ships/news-story/97b093eea478170dd2ad8f28a72d83b0 https://www.townsville-port.com.au/infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/
Townsville Ring Road stage 5
Qld Government & Fed Government
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The $230 million TRR5 project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis under the 15-year, $12.6 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. The Australian Government has committed $184 million and the Queensland Government has committed $46 million to deliver the TRR5 project. The Townsville Ring Road link is a 22-kilometre section of the 36-kilometre Bruce Highway route through Townsville, forming part of the National Highway which is Queensland's primary freight, passenger and tourism corridor. It also connects Townsville’s suburbs to key employment nodes and essential services. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/T/Townsville-Ring-Road-Stage-5-project
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Qld Government & Fed Government
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Tropical Marine and Aquaculture Research Centre
Qld Government & Fed Government
100 Townsville Possible ✓ ✓
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An international marine research precinct that would promote advancements in marine and aquaculture commercialisation, research and innovation. This will enable infrastructure to underpin regional capabilities to ensure our marine industry is able to grow competitively and sustainably. (TEL Opportunity Townsville North Queensland - Edition 04)
Walford Creek Base Metals Project
Aeon Metals 785 Doomadgee Planned ✓
Open Pit Mine The Walford Creek Project is located approximately 350km north west of Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland, close to the Northern Territory border. The closest town is Doomadgee, approximately 70km to the east, which is accessed by a sealed road from Cloncurry. Doomadgee has a commercial airstrip connecting to other major centres within Queensland. https://www.aeonmetals.com.au/walford-creek/
Westmoreland Project Laramide 411 Possible ✓
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Open Cut Mine - Uranium The Westmoreland Uranium Project, that is able to be developed as an open cut mining operation, is currently at an advanced exploration and development stage, as significant work in these areas has been carried out in the past by the project's former owner Rio Tinto. Located about 400km north our Mount Isa on the border of Queensland and Northern Territory border. http://mininglink.com.au/site/westmoreland
Whitsunday Shores Greater Rewards Group
900 Mackay Whitsundays
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112 Construction of residential dwellings (1800), aged care living precinct, childcare centre, sporting fields, community club house and tavern
Yepoon to Mount Isa Roadwork
190 Mount Isa Possible ✓
https://www.i-q.net.au/main/government-unveils-730m-road-plan-to-upgrade-700km